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Course: 2025/2026

Comparative Politics
(20307)
Bachelor in Political Science (Plan: 558 - Estudio: 205)


Coordinating teacher: FERNANDEZ VAZQUEZ, PABLO ALBERTO

Department assigned to the subject: Social Sciences Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

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Learning Outcomes
K1: Acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and techniques of the discipline of political science, using the appropriate terminology and the appropriate scientific method K2: To know the principles and values of democracy and sustainable development, in particular, respect for human rights and fundamental rights, gender equality and non-discrimination, the principles of universal accessibility and climate change. K4: To analyze the behavior of political actors, the processes of political participation, electoral systems, and the role of citizens in contemporary democracies K5: To know the structure and functioning of political institutions and their interaction with the rest of the components of the political system from a comparative perspective C2: Identify, understand and know how to use the main theoretical and conceptual approaches and frameworks of the different areas of specialization and subdisciplines of political science S1: Be able to debate and formulate critical reasoning, using precise terminology and specialized resources, on political phenomena S4: Be able to apply the scientific method to social, political, and economic questions both domestically and in a globalized society S6: Apply the fundamental theoretical references of politics and international organizations, as well as the relationship of international politics with domestic political processes S8: Ability to gather and interpret data and knowledge relevant to the development and defense of arguments on topics in their area of study
Description of contents: programme
Global Politics Comparative politics Comparative policy issues States, markets and institutions European Policy World Policy Issues Climate change and social transformation Latin American Politics and Society International Security Policy Relations and World Order Conflict and violence
Learning activities and methodology
A1 FACE-TO-FACE MASTER CLASSES A2 FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES: REDUCED (WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, CASE STUDIES) A3 INDIVIDUAL STUDENT WORK A4 FINAL EXAM
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination/test 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40




Extraordinary call: regulations

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.